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🧠 The 8 Coaching Styles Every Leader Should Know (And When to Use Them)
As coaching becomes an essential leadership skill, the days of one-size-fits-all approaches are long gone. Today’s leaders are navigating...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Apr 17 min read
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Quietly Powerful: The Hidden Strength of Introverted Leadership
In many workplaces, louder voices seem to take center stage, with those who speak first, loudest, or longest often perceived as natural...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 253 min read
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Engaged Empathy Leadership: Why It Matters for Gen Z Leaders
What Is the Engaged Empathy Leadership Model? The Engaged Empathy Leadership Model (EELM) is a leadership approach that prioritizes...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 192 min read
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Using the Ken Burns Effect in university courses within Canvas
Using the Ken Burns Effect in university courses within Canvas can make content more engaging, especially for history, humanities,...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 193 min read
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How to Use the Ken Burns Effect in eLearning for Maximum Engagement
The Ken Burns Effect is a simple yet powerful technique used to create motion within still images, adding depth, emotion, and engagement...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 194 min read
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10 Top Leadership Strategies for Thriving in Times of Volatility
In an era of economic uncertainty, rapid technological shifts, and global disruption, leadership is being tested like never before....

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 183 min read
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Practical AI for Leadership Development: A Roadmap to Trust & Adoption
🧠 Leadership is Changing—But AI Doesn’t Have to Be Scary For many leaders, AI feels overwhelming. They see it as something complex or...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 133 min read
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The Adult Learning Process: 7 Key Steps to Effective Learning
Introduction Adults learn differently from children. Unlike young learners, who often absorb information through structured education,...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 123 min read
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When to Select Videos as the Instructional Design Modality
Selecting the right instructional design modality requires balancing learner needs with organizational goals. In this blog, I explore...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 124 min read
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When to select eLearning as the Instructional Design Modality
Selecting the best instructional design modality requires aligning learner needs with business objectives. While it’s a common assumption...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 123 min read
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How to Create a Microlearning Course That Delivers Real Impact
Microlearning is one of the most effective ways to engage learners, reinforce key concepts, and drive measurable outcomes. You can boost...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 123 min read
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How to Transform Instructor-Led Training (ILT) into Engaging Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
Instructor-Led Training (ILT) has long been a cornerstone of corporate learning, but as remote and hybrid work environments grow, Virtual...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 123 min read
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Blended Learning Strategies: When to Combine ILT, VILT, and eLearning for Maximum Impact
As learning professionals, we constantly face the challenge of delivering engaging, effective, and scalable training. No single...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 124 min read
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Performance Support & Just-in-Time Learning: Giving Learners What They Need, When They Need It
In a perfect world, employees would remember everything they’ve ever learned in training and apply it flawlessly when needed. However, in...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 123 min read
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How to Set Up a Quick Microlearning Course in Rise—Step-by-Step
If you’ve ever thought, “I need to create a quick, engaging training—but I don’t have time to build something complex, " Articulate Rise...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 123 min read
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How to Set Up a Course in Canva—Step-by-Step
Canva has officially leveled up! 🎉 What used to be just a design tool is now a full-fledged course creation platform—complete with...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 122 min read
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The Science of Learning: How the Brain Adapts, Learns, and Responds to Stress
Learning isn’t just about acquiring new information but how the brain encodes, strengthens, and applies knowledge. As leaders, educators,...

Dr. Sharon Link, Ph.D. | M.Ed.
Mar 124 min read
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